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Title
I'm Gonna Stick This Landing
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
A male Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna) lands gracefully on a winter twig by Richardson Bay near Mill Valley, California on a very blustery February afternoon.
Anna’s are the only hummingbird species in North America whose head and gorget (throat) feathers of the male turn various shades of iridescent red when sunlight refracts at the right angle.
Female Anna's hummers have a green crown and exhibit some vibrant colors in their gorget throat feathers, as seen in the other hummingbird images in my gallery.
This tiny bird, as adorable as it is diminutive yet tough as nails, reminds me of the Olympic gymnasts who use great poise and expertise to make a successful landing after a difficult routine.
I have researched about these intriguing birds that have captured people’s imaginations, and found that they are built like a very efficient flying machine, their wings flapping up to 50 times or more per second in a figure-eight, enabling them to fly forward, backward, sideways, upside down and to hover in place.
Their legs and feet are very delicate, just able to allow the bird to perch on a branch and to scoot sideways.
The hummingbird's forte is masterful flight, and to accomplish this, their wings are powered by flight muscles that take up to one-third of the entire body weight of the hummingbird!
As I thought of the marvel of these magnificently beautiful birds, I am reminded of how nature can teach us to adapt and persevere even in the midst of seemingly insurmountable odds.
One of the greatest self-improvement passages is Philippians 4:13, which I have posted above my desk:
“I CAN do all things in Christ Who strengthens me.” (NKJV)
[emphasis added]
When we trust God, the Creator of the universe, with our life, our destiny and allow Him to show us our purpose ~ why we are created to make a difference on this planet ~ we can have that confidence the Master Designer has our best interest at heart, and will enable and empower us to accomplish great things that will produce a lasting difference in those around us.
So when you see the tiny but mighty hummingbird zipping about without a care in the world, just remember that God created YOU to be a miracle who can do amazing things that will bring honor and glory to the Creator.
That’s magnificent purpose!
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Thankful to God and grateful to the group administrators for kindly featuring this image on the home pages of the Fine Art America groups ::
* WHAT'S NEW, 02.07.20
* NEW FAA UPLOADS LIMIT ONE PER DAY, 02.09.20
* CAMERA ART, 03.10.20
* HUMMINGBIRDS, 06.09.20
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Photography notes::
To eliminate distracting elements that would take away from the image, a few extra branches poking up from the bottom of the photo were cloned out. Otherwise, the placement of hummingbird and remaining branch are "as-is".
Embedded in the top right-hand corner is the Hebrew acronym for "B'ezras Hashem" [ב ס " ד] meaning "with God's help". It is a reminder to me as an artist and photographer of my dependence on the Almighty, the Originator of all creativity. This is a similar acknowledgement used by great artists like Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel who signed their work with the Latin phrase, "Soli Deo gloria" which means, "Glory to God alone".
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Photo copyright © 2020 by Brian Tada. All rights reserved. To the glory of God. Downloading, photographing, copying, screen capturing, distributing and/or altering this image in any way is prohibited. A
As this is part of my livelihood, your purchase of an item available for order on this page would be greatly appreciated to support my continuing art endeavors. Thank you very much. God bless you.
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February 3rd, 2020
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Cambridge, ON - Canada
Fantastic action capture of this adorable hummingbird, Brian! Amazing ddetail, color and background! L/F
Bowling Green, KY - United States
Wow! Such an amazing capture of this Anna's! The colors and details are incredible! Beautiful work, Brian!
Lake View Terrace, CA - United States
WOW, this is a stunning hummingbird image. I love the incredible colors here
Pueblo , CO - United States
What a superb, well-timed wildlife shot with great detail and wonderful colors, Brian! l/f
Winnipeg, MB - Canada
Wow,Brian magnificent Fine Art photographic masterpiece!Love the outstanding great eye catching composition! Great camera work and great inspiring post! David&I wish You Good Health,Peace&Safety! God Bless!Dee&David
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Dee Jobes Photography, for your gracious and kind remarks ~ truly appreciated!
Mumbai, Ma - India
I do not know if I am watching a beautiful bird, or the flower but I know that they are reason for each other to survive, and their happy life is the reason f our survival! Love this so very much, from the core of my heart! :)
Wichita Falls, TX - United States
Remarkable detail in this speed capture, Brian! Love the lighting! Splendid color and bokeh! L
Western, IL - United States
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archives discussion in the Camera Art Group
Brian Tada replied:
Pamela, thank you so much for the honor of a feature in your awesome group! Greatly appreciate your kind words, leadership, time and efforts. God bless you abundantly!
Friendsville , TN - United States
Phenomenal detail captured, Brian, as this majestic bird comes in for a landing! Love it! L/F/FB/P!
St. Louis, MO - United States
Fabulous close up photograph of an Anna's Hummingbird with great colors, pose, clarity, and perspective, Brian! F/L
Preston - United Kingdom
Superb capture Brian, wow.... Perfect moment and colours on this portrait of such a beautiful cute bird! l/f/pin
Brian Tada replied:
Kim, thank you very much! Though it was a very windy day, this little one stuck his landing like a pro.
Williamsburg, VA - United States
A joy! What a delicately beautiful photograph! Love the lightness and intensity you have captured!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Rachel! This precious one kept coming back to the same branch. Guess he really wanted his photo taken. :-)
Phoenix, AZ - United States
So cute, I love his colors! Lf
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Elisabeth! They are very colorful when sunlight refracts off the feathers at just the right angle.
Morganville, NJ - United States
Gorgeous perspective and in flight capture of this beautiful humming bird ! l/f
Scotland - United Kingdom
What a fantastic image Brian! Great detail and colour. Beautifully captured! l/f/pin
San Francisco Bay Area, CA - United States
Thank you so much, kind ones, for your amazing comments, truly and greatly appreciated! God Bless You!
Auburn, NE - United States
What a wonderful image, title, and description, Brian! The bird has such sharp eyes and beautifully colored gorget feathers. L/F
Pittsburgh, PA - United States
Bold and beautiful Bird in action! Very well captured and presented.L/F
Massillon, OH - United States
Very cool perspective with wonderful details. Nice capture and Happy Birthday. L/F
Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Brian, this is just a stunning capture of this little hummer! Wow! LOVE the details! LF
Salem, VA - United States
An awesome capture of this lovely bird, Brian! Love the description, too :) LF
Brian Tada replied:
Many thank-you's, Bonnie, on your kind words on image and description, truly appreciated!
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